In this video I discuss my opinion on fountain pens as an investment and the recent spike of interest in Arco celluloids.
Stifflexible Notebook Review
Giuliano Mazzuoli Officina Quattro Tempi Cassetta Convertible Pen Review
Mirror mirror on the wall, which writing instrument does it all? This writing instrument can be used as a fountain pen, ballpoint, mechanical pencil, and rollerball. This pen was kindly sent to me by Luxury Brands.
Measurements
Length (capped): 138.7 mm/5.46″
Length (uncapped): 127.3 mm/5.01″
Length (posted): 175.4 mm/6.90”
Diameter (section): 7.8 – 11.5 mm/0.31″ – 0.45″
Diameter (barrel): 15.0 mm/0.58″
Weight (all): 49 g
Weight (cap): 14 g
Weight (body): 35 g
Retro 51 Tornado Black Cherry EXT Fountain Pen Review
This nicely coloured pen was sent to me by Retro 51 – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 138.3 mm/5.44″
Length (uncapped): 126.3 mm/4.97″
Length (posted): 154.0 mm/6.07”
Diameter (section): 9.1 – 10.3 mm/0.35” – 0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 9.1 – 12.1 mm/0.35” – 0.47”
Weight (all): 33 g
Weight (cap): 19 g
Weight (body): 14 g
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Giuliano Mazzuoli Officina End Mill Bicolor Red Chrome Fountain Pen Review
This Giuliano Mazzuoli Officina pen was sent to me by Luxury Brands.
Measurements
Length (capped): 119.2 mm/4.69″
Length (uncapped): 108.5 mm/4.27″
Length (posted): 150.2 mm/5.91”
Diameter (section): 7.9 – 9.5 mm/0.30″ – 0.37″
Diameter (barrel): 13.0 mm/0.51″
Weight (all): 30 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body): 20 g
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Giuliano Mazzuoli MOKA Fountain Pen Review
This fountain pen, based on the famous espresso maker from the 1930s, was kindly sent to me by Luxury Brands.
Measurements
Length (capped): 123.0 mm/4.84″
Length (uncapped): 101.5 mm/3.99″
Length (posted): 149.4 mm/5.88”
Diameter (section): 6.2 – 6.8 mm/0.24″ – 0.26″
Diameter (barrel): 9.6 – 13.1 mm/0.37″ – 0.51″
Weight (all): 27 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body): 17 g
Laban Corinth Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Laban – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 135.1 mm/5.32″
Length (uncapped): 125.3 mm/4.94″
Length (posted): 169.6 mm/6.68”
Diameter (section): 10.1 – 11.2 mm/0.40″ – 0.44″
Diameter (barrel): 13.2 – 13.4 mm/0.52″ – 0.53″
Weight (all): 43 g
Weight (cap): 24 g
Weight (body): 19 g